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HNC: Political transition is best way to end war

Date: 2017-09-07 12:09:13 GMT - Switzerland - Arab world - SN:32 - ID:6978609

GENEVA, Sept 7 (MENA) - The Syrian opposition is committed to political transition of power as the best way to end the war in Syria, Spokesman of the High Negotiations Committee (HNC) Monzer Makhous said in a statement to Al Arabiya news channel ....

Arab-Japanese ministerial meeting to probe regional, int’l issues

Date: 2017-09-07 11:26:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:30 - ID:6978833

CAIRO, Sept 7 (MENA) – An Arab-Japanese ministerial meeting will be held on Monday to discus a number of regional and international issues of common concern. The meeting, due to be held at the headquarters of the Arab League (AL) General ....

China-Arab States Expo 2017 to boost ties: AL official

Date: 2017-09-07 09:52:50 GMT - China - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:6978677

YINCHUAN, China, Sept 7 (MENA) - Arab League's Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs Kamal Hassan accentuated that China-Arab States Expo 2017 will play a key role in boosting ties between China and the Arab world. In statements on the ....

9 killed in drone strike in Idlib: SOHR

Date: 2017-09-07 09:29:21 GMT - United Kingdom - Arab world - SN:18 - ID:6978606

LONDON, Sept 7 (MENA) – Nine people, including five members of Tahrir al Sham front, were killed in a drone strike in Idlib, the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) announced Thursday. Meanwhile, the observatory said ....

Sudan enhances security measures at border line with Ethiopia

Date: 2017-09-06 22:37:17 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:95 - ID:6978316

KHARTOUM, Sept 6 (MENA) – Sudan has enhanced security measures at the border line with Ethiopia, said Governor of Gedaref State Merghani Salih. The move was meant to fight human trafficking, drug smuggling and all cross-border crimes, he added. ....

Kuwiat's Amir arrives in US for talks with Trump

Date: 2017-09-06 21:57:52 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:91 - ID:6978311

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 6 (MENA) - Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah arrived in Washington on Wednesday where he is scheduled to hold talks with US President Donald Trump. According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Amir is being ....

Saudi King calls Trump to discuss ties

Date: 2017-09-06 21:30:57 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:88 - ID:6978348

RIYADH, Sept 5 (MENA) - Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had a telephone contact with US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and developments in the region and ....

Russian Defense Ministry: Russia reaches to agreement with Syrian opposition

Date: 2017-09-06 18:28:41 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:79 - ID:6978082

MOSCOW, Sept 6 (MENA) - Russian Defense Ministry announced that it could reach to an agreement with the Syrian opposition to open Homs-Hama highway, Senior Russian military officer Sergei Rudskoi said, TASS news agency reported Wednesday. ....

Tunisia PM announces major cabinet reshuffle

Date: 2017-09-06 17:28:07 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:75 - ID:6978146

TUNIS, Sept 6 (MENA) - Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed on Wednesday announced a major cabinet reshuffle, replacing the key ministers of interior and defense, Agence Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) reported. Chahed made the remarks on Wednesday ....

Jordan, US to discuss military cooperation

Date: 2017-09-06 16:04:01 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:69 - ID:6978022

AMMAN, Sept 6 (MENA) - King of Jordan Abdullah II met with U.S. Central Command Commander Joseph L. Votel and discussed with him military ties between Jordan and the United States, Petra news agency reported Wednesday. Votel also met with ....